Nurse Manager

ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC•Memphis, TN

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager will be responsible for the 24-hour nursing coverage of all units and programs at Alliance Wellness Campus, including Adult, C&Y, CSU, CAC, Detox, and Respite. This role oversees all nurse functions (RN, LPN, CMA, Mental Health Technicians) within the Wellness Centers, specifically CAC, CSU, Detox, and Respite.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in Nursing.
Eligible for any/all credentialing required by regulatory and funding sources.
Registered Nurse license in the state of TN. (TN compact licenses are acceptable)
CPR/BLS certification.
Knowledge of management and organization, and knowledge of the professional disciplines.
Training and/or experience in the administration of mental health programs.
Demonstrated administrative and supervisory ability.
Ability to work with conflicting or competing demands or interests of clients, employees, sponsors in the distribution of work, evaluating work and program effectiveness.
Knowledge of quality assurance and auditing.
Job requires individual judgment in patient care and case disposition, and in-program administration.
Ability to work effectively in a crisis service delivery setting dealing with individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis and detox/withdrawals from substances.
Ability to use effective judgment in problem resolution.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a crisis setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure 24-hour nursing staff coverage for crisis programs through schedule management.
Manage time and attendance of nursing staff.
Collect and review operational data.
Maintain and update position control.
Complete interviews and initiate the hiring process.
Manage retention and turnover for nursing staff and make recommendations to Human Resources and management.
Monitor agency nurse utilization.
Meet regularly with Nursing staff to monitor their professional development and goals.
Review nursing documentation for completion and clinical appropriateness.
Ensure the completion of nursing staff performance evaluations.
Ensure all medical equipment is ordered, working, and stored appropriately.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
Complete direct patient care as required.
Actively participate in the weekly Crisis Management meeting.
Regularly review medical content completed by Crisis frontline nurse and CMA staff by completing/overseeing Quality Audits.
Make recommendations to Quality and Training Manager on requested trainings to improve processes, efficiency, and operations.
Complete discipline as needed for Nursing staff and other crisis staff when requested by another Manager.
Work collaboratively with other Crisis Managers to ensure goals of the Crisis Continuum are met.
Work in rotation as Administrator on Call for Crisis.
Review and provide recommendations after all incident reviews.
Understand and monitor medication use and outcomes for all crisis patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.